Hello from a newbie

peggy86
peggy86 Member Posts: 2
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:08 in Living with arthritis

Hi my name is Peggy. I have hyper mobility and over the years have had back & shoulder problems.

In 2019 I had breast cancer ( Ladies get those Mammograms done 😉).

I was HER2 Positive and received chemo, radiotherapy and then 18 months of Herceptin Injections.

Both my shoulders, upper and lower back, collar bone, neck (2 x steroid treatments not worked) hands and hip have now been diagnosed as having arthritis. I am 62.

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  • Poppyjane
    Poppyjane Moderator Posts: 911

    Hello @peggy86 , welcome to the online community,

    You have had breast cancer and more recently have been diagnosed with arthritis in numbers of joints. Your back and shoulder problems have been part of your life for years and steroid injections have not been successful. We are here to support you as you continue on your journey and hope that the discussions and activities on the community will provide you with help and information and friendship.

    I attach some links which I hope you will find helpful

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/june/five-ways-to-help-shoulder-pain/
    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-hips/

    Just an example of one of the many activities that we are enthusiastic about because it provides exercise, interest, fresh air and and end product ! Even with just a window box.

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/march/tips-for-gardening-with-arthritis/

    We hope you will browse round the community and join in the chat with other members. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

    Take care

    Poppyjane

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  • TUL50
    TUL50 Member Posts: 19

    Hi Peggy,

    Another BC sufferer here - got asked what drugs I was on etc and my mind has shut down on all things to do with the subject. My symptoms definitely got worse after treatment though and now it hurts to walk.

    Just wanted to let you know you are not alone in joining the arthritis club after cancer.

    Morf

  • Chris_R
    Chris_R Moderator Posts: 862
    edited 22. Apr 2022, 13:54

    Hi @TUL50

    Welcome to the online community.

    I see you have already joined in with several chats its good to see you posting.You say you have had Breast cancer.I can relate to that as i have had cancer and had breast Surgery 6 years ago also chemotherapy and radiotherapy to make sure it has gone. I also have been on cancer inhibiters called Letroazole which i have been taking for the last 6 years and am still clear.I also have aostoarthritis had 1 hip and 2 knees replaced,so i can certainly sympethise with you and what you are going through.

    You dont say wether you have been to the GP about your pain and what they can do to relieve it.

    Here is a link that may help

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/
    https://www.versusarthritis.org/

    Hope this helps in some way. Please keep in touch and tell us how you get on and do continue to chat to others

    All the best Christine

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  • TUL50
    TUL50 Member Posts: 19

    Thank you @Chris_R . I met my rheumatologist this morning and after an ultrasound, she confirmed it's definitely RA and she gave me a steroid shot. It's a lot to take in and I can't read anymore atm. I'm on monthly zoladex injections and I'm taking examestine, both for 10 years, so I'm currently a year in. I know the chemo might have played a part in amplifying and worsening my symptoms, but it is what it is.

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